Stress is a huge topic.
When I was first pondering how would I approach this blog, I felt overwhelmed. I had so many ideas bouncing around in my mind, all screaming for attention, all protesting that they were the most important, the ONE thing that needed to be told. But the truth is, stress is complex. There is no ONE idea, ONE approach, ONE solution. And that’s because there are myriad things that stress us out and because we’re all individuals so stress will affect each and every one of us differently.
Category: Awareness campaigns
Stress Awareness Month April 2021
Stress can affect us all, at anytime in our lives, coming from a multitude of situations. It can be short lived or prolonged, it could be modest or overwhelming. The important thing is that we start to recognise the signs and identify opportunities in our lives that will enable us to reduce our stress levels and teach us ways in which we can limit our encounters with stressful situations.
- April, 1
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- #Stressless, Awareness campaigns, BLOG, STAFF, STUDENTS, Wellbeing
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World Poetry Day
Second year English language and communication student, Rimaldo Jones reflects on what it means to be a poet #WorldPoetryDay2021
- March, 21
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- Awareness campaigns, BLOG, Public engagement, STAFF, STUDENTS
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International Women’s Day – a Brief History
International Women’s Day (IWD) takes place each year on 8th March. Its observance varies across the globe, and though some countries leave it largely without commemoration, many others mark it as an official holiday. For some it is a protest against inequality, for others it is a celebration of women’s progress, and its history can be traced back to 1909, and the first National Woman’s Day (NWD) held in the United States.
- March, 8
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- Awareness campaigns, BLOG, STAFF, STUDENTS
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Harriet Tubman – Political Activist
When second year English Language and Communication student, Rimaldo Jones, contacted the library to ask if he could undertake a remote placement with us, we were impressed by his love for poetry. When we asked if he’d like to be ‘poet in residence’ for a month he leapt at the chance. Here is his poem about Harriet Tubman, American abolitionist and political activist for International Women’s Day.
- March, 8
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- Awareness campaigns, BLOG, Public engagement, STAFF, STUDENTS
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Lily Parr – A Pioneer of women’s football
I’ve written a few blogs over the last few years, to celebrate LGBT Month and for other reasons, and one of the things I’ve discovered is that I never cease to be amazed at what I find out! I know very little about football………….. to be honest, I’m not very interested in it………. and was only vaguely aware that the women’s game has been around for so many years. Indeed, it goes back to the late 19th century here in the UK. Yet, when I began to research Lily Parr and her life, I found a whole area of sporting history that was fascinating. Why not come with me on a quick journey back to last century and see how what happened then paved the way for the women players of today?
- February, 24
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- Awareness campaigns, BLOG, STAFF, STUDENTS
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